Krishna Janmashtami will be commemorated on August 26 this year. Banks and educational institutions like schools and universities across the country remain closed as a part of the Janmashtami festivities. On this day, people across the country celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna, a pivotal figure in Hinduism, with immense devotion. The celebration holds profound significance in Uttar Pradesh, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, who spent his early years in Vrindavan and in Mathura where he was born.
Apart from Uttar Pradesh, school holidays are observed in other parts of the country including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Delhi, Goa, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. Therefore, it is advised that students must contact the administration department for information regarding the closings of schools/colleges.
The vibrant ‘dahi-handi’ culture is closely associated with the event in Maharashtra. The main attraction is this process, in which devotees create human pyramids to break a pot of curd that is hung in mid-air. Every year, more than 4,000 such events take place in Mumbai alone, attracting sizable attendance and passionate attendees. This year Dahi-handi will be celebrated on August 27.
Many times, Janmashtami is celebrated across two days, with various customs being observed on each day. The Smarta Sampradaya celebrates on the first day, while the Vaishnava Sampradaya celebrates on the second, illustrating the variety of ways this holiday is observed throughout India.
Delicate and complex Kolam designs are created from rice batter covering home doorways in Tamil Nadu, giving the festival a distinctive look. These patterns, which lend a charming element to the celebrations, often include small footprints that represent young Krishna entering the house.
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